Ok people, listen. It’s epilepsy awareness month, and all my groups are going crazy with posts, memes, jokes, whatever the hell they call this stuff now.
Sometimes, we are talking about how people can be… let’s say “a little bit funny” (I refuse to say stupid, I’m being polite today 😄) with the questions they ask us.
And because I’m sarcastic like 90% of the time, and I’ve had epilepsy for sooo long, I honestly can’t give serious answers anymore. Like… oh god. Just WOW.
So here are the REAL questions people ask us...and the REAL answers we (people living with this shitty thing for years) actually want to give back. ( I said WANT, ok?😉)
Sooo, one more thing…I have epilepsy, I’m allowed to make jokes about my own damn disease. Humor helps us survive this circus. And in my groups, everyone makes jokes...it’s how we cope. 💪
So in the morning, I don’t wake up to depressing posts… I wake up to memes 😂
You ready? 😉 Let’s go!
1. “Can I catch it?”
No. It’s not the flu. It’s not Pokémon. You can’t “collect all epilepsies.” Calm down.
2. “Do you have the good kind or the bad kind?”
There is no “good kind,” Susan. This is not a prize from a raffle.
3. “So… can flashing lights make you explode?” ( Yes, someone really asked this)
Worst case, I turn into a confused noodle. Not a firework.
4. “Can you watch movies with flashing lights?”
Yes. I’m not a human smoke alarm. I just avoid anything that looks like the director tried to summon aliens.
5. “Did you visit a doctor?”
No. Why? Should I?
6. “Can you feel a seizure coming? Like a superpower?”
Sometimes… but it’s more “uh oh” than “Avengers, assemble.”
7. “What does a seizure feel like?”
I’d love to explain...but I’m usually not there for my own performance.
- “Do you remember your seizures?”
Nope. My brain hits “restart” and forgets to save the document.
9. “Should I put something in your mouth?”
ABSOLUTELY not. No spoons. No fingers. No wallets.
I’m not trying to eat the furniture.
10. “Should I hold you down?”
Please don’t.I’m not a rodeo bull and you’re not a cowboy.
11. “Should I call an ambulance every time?”
No. Only if it’s long, weird, or looks like a horror movie.
12. “Do you just… fall over?”
Sometimes. But I’m not doing trust falls for entertainment.
13. “Do you need a helmet?”
Only if you plan on dropping me.
14. “Can you live alone?”
Yes. I can microwave things, shower, pay bills, and exist like a whole adult.
15. “Can stress cause seizures?”
Yes. And so can being asked 34 stressful questions.
16. “Does it hurt?”
The seizure? Not really. Waking up like I got hit by a polite truck? Yeah, every time.
17. “Are video games dangerous for you?”
Only if someone keeps beating me. Then I become the danger.
18. “Can you drink alcohol?”
Depends on the person...but I don’t burst into flames if I have a glass of wine.
19. “Can flashing lights make you go crazy?”
No, Karen. If that were true, nightclubs would be illegal.
20. “Do you shake a lot?”
Only when my brain decides to DJ without asking me.
21. “Can you predict a seizure?”
Yeah, I check the weather app: “20% chance of seizures today. Bring an umbrella.”
22. “Do you foam at the mouth?”
Only when I see pizza.
23. “Can you talk during a seizure?”
Nope ...my brain is rebooting like Windows 95.
24. “Does epilepsy make you smarter?”
If it did, I’d be Einstein by now.
25. “Do you get a warning sign?”
Sometimes. My brain just whispers: “Hey bestie… chaos is loading.”
26. “Can you text during a seizure?”
What?! Oh yeah sure...if you like messages that look like a cat jumped on my phone.
27. “Do you dance during seizures?”
Not on purpose. If I could control it, I’d charge tickets.
28. “Can you swallow your tongue?”
If I could do that, I’d be on a talent show.
29. “Can you cook?”
Yes. Epilepsy didn’t remove my ability to use a toaster.
30. “Is it scary?”
For me? I’m unconscious. For everyone else? 10/10 jump scare.
31. “Should I slap you?”
NO! This is first aid, not a telenovela.
32. “Should I pour cold water on you?”
No. I’m having a seizure, not overheating like a laptop.
33. “Do you twitch randomly?”
Yep. Sometimes my body goes: “Surprise!!”
34. “Is it okay to film it?”
NO!! Film your cat, not my brain malfunction.
34. “Can you drive?”
Depends. But trust me...if I’m not allowed, you will hear me complain daily.
Yeah. That's it…for now 😂
With love, @tinabrezpike❤️
I found your answers very funny. I think taking things with humor is much better than spending all day lamenting your misfortunes.
Yes, it's easier to laugh and talk with a little bit of humor. I don't have time to be sad and mad all the time 😂 thanks for stopping by 😊
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There are questions about questions, that's true. Sometimes ignorance guides our actions, and in other cases it's just nonsense 😅. I'm glad you're taking all this with humor and can laugh at your own illness.
Big hug 🤗